Greek Orzo with Feta

This tasty Greek-style pasta dish is flavored with feta, tomatoes, bell pepper, and kalamata olives.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
• ½ pound dried orzo pasta
• 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.